Tumkur's Panchmukhi Hanuman: World's Largest Idol, Dispels Fear & Enemies!

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News18•26-12-2025, 11:34
Tumkur's Panchmukhi Hanuman: World's Largest Idol, Dispels Fear & Enemies!
- •Tumkur's Anjaneya Swamy Temple houses the world's largest 161-foot Panchmukhi Hanuman idol.
- •The idol features five faces (Varaha, Garuda, Vanara, Narasimha, Ashwa avatars) and eight arms, holding various divine weapons.
- •Hanuman took the Panchmukhi avatar to defeat Ahiravan, who abducted Lord Ram and Lakshman to Patal Lok.
- •Ahiravan's defeat required extinguishing five lamps simultaneously, a feat only the Panchmukhi form could achieve.
- •Devotees visit the south-facing idol to overcome fear, enemies, and negative energy, believing a glimpse removes negativity.
Why It Matters: Tumkur's Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple: World's largest idol, believed to dispel fear and enemies.
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